https://www.reddit.com/r/Amsterdam/comments/1j7kosg/any_nonreligious_meetups_in_amsterdamutrecht/
created by Perfect_Course_6302 on 09/03/2025 at 23:20 UTC
3 upvotes, 3 top-level comments (showing 3)
Hello all,
I'm trying to make some deep connections based on life values and not just ball games when my family is facing some existential crises. Personality I very much appreciate the social function of the church's weekly services, congregations and activities, but as a someone leaning much more to humanism than Christianity, I'd like to know similar meet-ups or weekly discussions.
I'm aware of humanistisch verbond but I still don't speak Dutch that well as an expat - I can probably follow but not participate. Also such organisations function more like institutes organising public lectures rather than a "church". Same goes to Unitarian Universalist.
Otherwise feel free to recommend established church services that are open to nonbelievers. I'm very much inclined towards Church of England or the Catholic church for personal reasons.
PS: happy to make friends under this post too. My belief is to know ourselves, know humanity - and essentially humanism, which is why I am into linguistics and anthropology and am a polyglot ;) Kindred spirited gay/bi friends are very welcome!
Comment by Rhythmic-Texture3544 at 10/03/2025 at 09:13 UTC*
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Both Amsterdam and Utrecht have huge conscious communties. I think this may be something to explore based on what you wrote. You should check out the website hipsy.nl. Thousands of conscious or spiritual (non-religious) events and workshops, most of them aimed towards connecting with yourself and with others.
Comment by PositiveHair5853 at 10/03/2025 at 10:43 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Try going to the same gym class twice a week you’ll start to meet people there! Also pottery courses, wine courses
Comment by Button-Monkey at 10/03/2025 at 19:27 UTC
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Most activity in Amsferdam/Utrecht is non religious. Europe is predominantly non-religious, you will have to make an effort to find religious things, but they do exist. Pro tip: if it says 'church', 'mosque', 'synagogue' or 'temple' on the door - move on! Otherwise just leaving the house should be sufficient.